Driving Lessons in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has a strong choice of 13 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools charging between £40 and £45 per hour and averaging a 4.9-star rating. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, and there are 7 independent female driving instructors available. The Aberdeen South test centre has a slightly better pass rate (52.4%) than Aberdeen North (48.2%), based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26).
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Top driving schools in Aberdeen by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Andy Johnston Driving
Cheapest manual driving school in Aberdeen.
Roadwise Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Aberdeen.
Automatic Driving School Aberdeen
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Aberdeen.
Driving lessons in Aberdeen
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Showing 1–20 of 53 driving schools and independent instructors in Aberdeen.
Streets Ahead Aberdeen
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor offering 90-minute lessons at £62 (manual) or £72 (automatic), with block deals from £360 for 6 lessons. Intensive courses available from £1,400 to £2,800 depending on hours, and early morning slots available for learners needing to fit lessons around work or college.
Learner 2 Licence
Manual
Structured lessons with subject-based plans and driver records help you track progress and pass first time—most pupils succeed on their first attempt. Choose 1.5-hour (£65) or 2-hour (£85) lessons, or book 6 hours for £250 with block discounts. Free theory test tuition via Theory Test Pro is included, plus flexible pickup from work, home, uni, or school.
Andy Johnston Driving
Manual
Independent instructor who trained with The AA/BSM and passed all tests first time, now operating since January 2024 with a calm, patient coaching style suited to nervous learners, part-trained drivers, and returners. Lessons at £40/hour in a new Volkswagen Polo with dual controls and hill start assist. Block booking options available with 1.5hr or 2hr weekly slots secured in the diary.
Kate Dunn School of Motoring
Manual
72% first-time pass rate with a patient, friendly teaching approach. Lessons from £66 for 1½ hours or £420 for a 10-hour block, with flexible pickup and dropoff across the area. Member of the Aberdeen Driving Association and Driving Instructors Association since 2005.
Automatic Driving School Aberdeen
Automatic
Female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons with 200+ five-star Google reviews. Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for international learners or those more comfortable in their native language. Services include mock tests, car hire for exam day, motorway and dual carriageway training, and theory test support.
Aberdrive
Automatic
Scotland's Driving Instructor of the Year (2024) with a 90% pass rate—nearly double the national average—and consistent 5-star reviews from students. Specialises in nervous learners with a calm, non-judgmental approach, offering 90-minute lessons tailored to individual needs. Semi-intensive (42 hours over 6 weeks) and intensive courses (42 hours over 6 days) available for those with test dates booked.
Jan's Automatic Driving School
Automatic
Jan Uhlar specializes in automatic driving lessons with a track record of first-time passes, including one student who passed with only one fault in three months. Students consistently praise his patience and ability to work with anxious drivers, creating a supportive learning environment tailored to individual pace and confidence levels. Flexible scheduling and extra lessons near test day are included to ensure you're fully prepared.
Roadwise Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Pass rates consistently above the national average, backed by six consecutive years of best-rated driving school awards (2015–2021). In-house instructors only—no outsourcing—with a focus on tailoring lessons to your pace and learning style. A Community Interest Company where profits support Aberdeen Foyer's work tackling youth homelessness.
En Route Driving Ltd
Manual
Specialises in intensive fast pass courses designed for learners who thrive on hands-on practice and can commit to focused, full-day training blocks—ideal if you're aiming to pass within 8–9 days. In-car training includes practical test booking and re-test at no additional charge for first attempts. Standard lessons also available at flexible times across Aberdeen, Westhill, Peterculter, and Banchory, with pricing available upon request.
Polski Instruktor Jazdy w Aberdeen
Manual
Polish instructor specialising in safe driving techniques, with particular emphasis on accident prevention as the foundation for test success. Offers door-to-door service, test car usage included, and Pass Plus courses available. Competitive pricing with discounts for block bookings.
The Aberdeen Driving Academy
Manual
Robek School of Motoring
Manual
Andrew Thomas Stubbs
Manual
Gareth Aitken
Solomon Ajayi
George Alexander Kirton
Michael Butler Hurry
Gary Cochrane
Block booking
Best block deals in Aberdeen
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
Intensive courses in Aberdeen
Want to pass fast?
3 Aberdeen schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Aberdeen Test Centres and Pass Rates
Of Aberdeen's two centres, Aberdeen South has the edge on both pass rate and wait. Its pass rate is 52%, just above the 50% national average, and the typical wait is about 2 months. Aberdeen North is a little below average at 48% and takes longer, at about 4 months. Both are in the same city, so picking South is a genuine option if the roads are familiar to you. Automatic tests are weaker at both, at 41% and 42% against a national automatic pass rate of 45%.
Aberdeen South (Cove)
4,858 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsAberdeen North
3,906 tests taken · typical wait 4 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Aberdeen South (Cove) | 52.4% | 57.1% | 42.3% | 4,858 | 2 months |
| Aberdeen North | 48.2% | 52.4% | 40.7% | 3,906 | 4 months |